PHONE lines to Malvern Hills District Council have been hit by an IT fault, meaning that call to the council are not getting through.

The council is advising member of the public to make contact via the website malvernhills.gov.uk, or by email to worcestershirehub@malvernhills.gov.uk.

In a statement issued a few minutes ago, the council says: "We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause. We are currently working hard to sort the issues out."

Alternatively, members of the public can visit the Malvern Customer Service Centre at the library in Graham Road, which is open today until 5pm.